EPISODE 475 - 30 Illegal Years to the Strip, Part 3 of 3

Published: Aug. 13, 2015, 12:04 p.m.

For Beyond 50's "History" talks, listen to an interview with Bill Friedman. He'll talk about his 48 years of research and experiences hanging out with famous gangsters who built the early Las Vegas Strip gambling resorts. After Prohibition ended, the leaders of the country's four biggest gangs began operating elegant, high-rolling casinos across America, until local reformers closed them. Then these four gang's leaders built 80% of the Las Vegas Strip gambling resorts from the Flamingo in 1946 to Caesars Palace in 1966. Exposed for the first time are the roles actually played by gang leaders Ben Siegel, Meyer Lansky, Charlie "Lucky" Luciano, Frank Costello, Joe Adonis, Al Capone, Frank Nitti, and Moe Dalitz. Tune in to Beyond 50: America's Variety Talk Radio Show on the natural, holistic, green and sustainable lifestyle. Visit www.Beyond50Radio.com and sign up for our Exclusive Updates.